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  1. XJ99

    Random knock over 4k RPMs...

    Engine make/model - Mercruiser 4.3 V6 (EFI) Is it a new problem and previously engine was running fine - Just bought the boat Engine hours(if you don't know, make a good guess) 211.6 hours To the best of your ability best describe the problem: I just bought this Sea Ray 190, and lake tested it...
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    Water pump shredded

    1993 Evinrude 48HP VE48ESLETE Previous owner said the water pump was just replaced. Well yesterday I went to start it and there was no water pumping. I revved the motor and it started working for a minute, and then nothing. Today I pulled the lower unit and it looks like the impeller is too...
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    Evinrude 48 not idling, runs poor at low RPMs

    I have a 1993 Evinrude SPL and and having a hard time getting it to idle. Even at low RPMs it runs bad. As soon as I get on the throttle, it smooths out. Runs great at WOT. The other day I was trying to get it started and it wouldn't stay running. Went back out, turned the slow needles out a...
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    HP Rating

    I have a 20' foot Sweetwater, and it says it's rated for 60HP. Would a 70HP work, or would it be too big?
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    Rebuilt the fuel pump on an Evinrude 48 SPL

    I'm guessing this is the reason the engine was starving for fuel at higher rpm's. :confused: The old diaphragm feels like a piece of plastic, and the check valves are all warped.
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    Bimini top hardware

    My hinges and eye ends are nylon, and looking very wore out. I'd be affraid to put the top up while running the boat. Should I just stick with the nylon hardware, or is metal/ stainless the way to go? Looking for pros and cons.
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    My (new to me) Sweetwater

    About a week ago, I bought a 1986 20' Sweetwater with a 48 SPL Evinrude. ('93) She needs a lot of TLC! Besides cosmetics, the engine is starving for fuel. I hope the fuel pump and primer solenoid rebuild kits I ordered do the trick... It's not half the boat you all have, (you guys have some...
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